Deck 4: Organization of the Body

Question 1

In the term anatomy,the suffix -tomy means

A)excision
B)incision
C)section
D)puncture

Answer 1

incision

Question 2

In the term proximal,the root proxim means

A)near the point of origin
B)away from the point of origin
C)opposite the point of origin
D)distal to the point of origin

Answer 2

near the point of origin

Question 3

Fatty tissue throughout the body is called:

A)celluloid
B)adipose
C)liposis
D)sebosis

Answer 3

adipose

Question 4

In the term topical,the suffix -al means

A)pertaining to
B)pretaining to
C)resemble
D)form or shape

Question 5

In the term homeostasis,the prefix homeo- means

A)same
B)different
C)unequal
D)equal

Question 6

The hereditary unit that transmits and determines one's characteristics or hereditary traits is the:

A)gamete
B)gonad
C)gene
D)genion

Question 7

________ is a slender physical body form.

A)Endomorph
B)Mesomorph
C)Ectomorph
D)Pseudomorph

Question 8

The ________ cavity is the space in the skull containing the brain.

A)cranial
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal

Question 9

The study of tissue is known as:

A)pathology
B)histologist
C)pathologist
D)histology

Question 10

In the term mesomorph,the suffix -morph means

A)form,shape
B)resemble
C)like
D)body

Question 11

In the term cephalic,the root cephal means

A)skull
B)head
C)headache
D)brain

Question 12

In the term android,the suffix -oid means

A)form
B)resemble
C)different
D)body

Question 13

In the term inguinal,the root inguin means

A)flank
B)abdomen
C)back
D)groin

Question 14

The ________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

A)coronal
B)midsagittal
C)frontal
D)transverse

Question 15

In the term ambilateral,the prefix ambi- means

A)double
B)two
C)both
D)one

Question 16

Which term means losing water from the body?

A)diffusion
B)perfusion
C)dehydrate
D)filtration

Question 17

The term somatotrophic means pertaining to:

A)decreasing process of body growth
B)stimulation of body growth
C)effect of the mind on the body
D)destruction of the body

Question 18

In the anatomical position,the palms are:

A)to the back
B)to the front
C)to the side
D)to the middle

Question 19

Which term means pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity,especially the abdominal organs?

A)visceral
B)inguinal
C)peritoneal
D)ventral

Question 20

Which term means pertaining to one side?

A)bilateral
B)multilateral
C)medial
D)unilateral

Question 21

The nucleus is responsible for a cell's:

A)metabolism
B)growth
C)reproduction
D)all of the above

Question 22

Which term means pertaining to the front side of the body,abdomen,and belly surface?

A)distal
B)posterior
C)ventral
D)dorsal

Question 23

Hairlike processes that project from epithelial cells are called:

A)centrioles
B)villi
C)cillia
D)cilia

Question 24

The most widespread and abundant of the body's tissue is:

A)epithelial
B)connective
C)muscle
D)nerve

Question 25

A state of equilibrium maintained by the body is termed:

A)homeostasis
B)hypostasis
C)hyperstasis
D)hemostasis

Question 26

A ________ is a hollow space containing body organs.

A)tissue
B)organ
C)system
D)cavity

Question 27

In the term medial,the root medi means

A)inferior
B)toward the middle
C)internal
D)organic

Question 28

The combining form for foot is:

A)chir/o
B)pod/o
C)opt/o
D)tars/o

Question 29

The ________,or frontal,plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

A)midsagittal
B)transverse
C)coronal
D)horizontal

Question 30

The combining form for head is:

A)cephal/o
B)crani/o
C)carp/o
D)cervic/o

Question 31

The most important constituent of all body fluids is:

A)blood
B)mucus
C)water
D)all of the above

Question 32

The word part for arm is:

A)or/o
B)ot/o
C)brach/i
D)bucc/o

Question 33

What is the top or highest point called?

A)vertex
B)cortex
C)caudal
D)cephalad

Question 34

Stems cells can/are:

A)divide and renew themselves
B)unspecialized
C)give rise to specialized cell types
D)all of the above

Question 35

The ________ plane vertically divides the body,as it passes through the midline,to form a right and left half.

A)midsagittal
B)transverse
C)coronal
D)horizontal

Question 36

A/an ________ is the smallest chemical unit of matter.

A)atom
B)element
C)proton
D)neutron

Question 37

A/An ________ is a grouping of similar cells that together perform specialized functions.

A)system
B)organ
C)tissue
D)organelle

Question 38

The outermost portion of the cell is known as the:

A)nucleus
B)cell membrane
C)cytoplasm
D)golgi apparatus

Question 39

In the term systemic,the root system means

A)a composite whole
B)a group of organs
C)a group of tissues
D)a group of cells

Question 40

Which term means toward the back?

A)anterior
B)distal
C)ventral
D)posterior

Question 41

Which type of the following consists of three types of tissues?

A)epithelial tissue
B)connective tissue
C)muscle tissue
D)nerve tissue

Question 42

Three types of muscle tissue are:

A)skeletal,smooth,and cardiac
B)smooth,voluntary,and striated
C)striated,cardiac,and involuntary
D)striated,involuntary,skeletal

Question 43

Write the correct abbreviation for anatomy and physiology:

Question 44

Write the correct abbreviation for anteroposterior:

Question 45

The term used to describe being the farthest from the point of attachment is:

A)dorsal
B)proximal
C)distal
D)supine

Question 46

The suffix in the term homeostasis means

A)similar
B)process
C)stand still
D)pertaining to

Question 47

Which plane vertically divides the body into unequal right and left halves?

A)transverse
B)coronal
C)sagittal
D)horizontal

Question 48

The medical term that describes a person who has a round physical body form is:

A)endomorph
B)ectomorph
C)mesomorph
D)somamorph

Question 49

Write the correct abbreviation for cardiovascular:

Question 50

In the thoracic cavity,the space containing the heart is known as the:

A)pleural cavity
B)abdominal cavity
C)ventral cavity
D)pericardial cavity

Question 51

The chemical name of a drug is usually:

A)the formula of the drug
B)the generic name
C)registered by the U.S.Patent Office
D)all of the above

Question 52

The root in the word dehydrate means

A)cell
B)body
C)water
D)sweat

Question 53

A transverse plane divides the body into:

A)anterior and posterior
B)superior and inferior
C)right and left halves
D)lateral and medial

Question 54

Write the correct abbreviation for central nervous system:

Question 55

Karyogenesis is a term used to describe:

A)a syrup product
B)formation of a cell's nucleus
C)complete set of genes
D)physical appearance of an individual

Question 56

Write the correct abbreviation for abdomen:

Question 57

Which term is defined as a study of cells?

A)cytology
B)histology
C)pathology
D)chemistry

Question 58

The functions of ________ are protection,absorption,secretion,and excretion.

A)connective tissue
B)nerve tissue
C)epithelial tissue
D)muscle tissue

Question 59

The upper right region of the abdomen is known as the:

A)right lumbar
B)right iliac
C)hypogastric
D)right hypochondriac

Question 60

In the term histology,the combining form means

A)tissue
B)strain through
C)bladder
D)form

Question 61

Write the correct abbreviation for lateral:

Question 62

Write the correct meaning for CV:

Question 63

The ________ is a positively charged particle.

Question 64

Write the correct meaning for CNS:

Question 65

A negatively charged particle that revolves about the nucleus of an atom is called a/an ________.

Question 66

A tasteless,clear,odorless liquid that makes up 65% of a male's body weight and 55% of a female's body weight is called ________.

Question 67

Write the correct meaning for AP:

Question 68

Write the correct meaning for PA:

Question 69

Write the correct abbreviation for posteroanterior:

Question 70

A/An ________ is neutral without an electrical charge.

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for respiratory:

Question 72

A/An ________ is a chemical combination of two or more atoms that form a specific chemical compound.

Question 73

Write the correct abbreviation for gastrointestinal:

Question 74

Write the correct abbreviation for diagnosis:

Question 75

Write the correct meaning for lat:

Question 76

The smallest,basic chemical unit of matter is called a/an ________.

Question 77

Write the correct meaning for abd:

Question 78

Write the correct meaning for A&P:

Question 79

Write the correct meaning for resp:

Question 80

Write the correct meaning for GI: